Transmission Question ?
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1999 C280 Sport
Transmission Question ?
I just noticed that my transmission shift lever wont go into anything lower than the drive indent on the plate. It shifts good and all but for some reason it just won't go to 4th 3rd 2nd 1st. Is there a fix or what could be the problem. As I said all gears work good and car is not in the limp home mode. Thanks for replies c280 sport w202
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2003 C230 Coupe
I just noticed that my transmission shift lever wont go into anything lower than the drive indent on the plate. It shifts good and all but for some reason it just won't go to 4th 3rd 2nd 1st. Is there a fix or what could be the problem. As I said all gears work good and car is not in the limp home mode. Thanks for replies c280 sport w202
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I just noticed that my transmission shift lever wont go into anything lower than the drive indent on the plate. It shifts good and all but for some reason it just won't go to 4th 3rd 2nd 1st. Is there a fix or what could be the problem. As I said all gears work good and car is not in the limp home mode. Thanks for replies c280 sport w202
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From: Franklin Mass
1999 C280 Sport
The shifter was hard going sideways into the 4th position from the drive position, it shifts well. I put some lithium grease at the lever area and over a period of time it has started to work correctly.It will not come out of park without stepping on the brake. I suspect the cold weather has something to do with it. I am going to put the car away for the winter as soon as my minivan is ready. The MB is having a paint job then it is going into storage till March or April. I'll be looking for some classy wheels for the summer. I Like the factory 16" so I'll probably stay with the 16" just a different style.
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From: Maryland USA
2003 C230 Coupe
Do you need something replaced like:
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MTC
Gear Shift Part; Gear Shift Bushing; Green
Used on most late Mercedes models with either automatic or manual transmissions. Please verify appearance of existing bushing prior to ordering. Also need 0009944160 clip. 2 per car.
</H5>
0009944160
Mercedes (OE)
Shift Linkage; Retaining Clip for Mechanical Linkages
As needed to secure ends of linkage.
<H5 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.5em; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0.5em">2029920010
)
MTC
Gear Shift Part; Gear Shift Bushing; Green
Used on most late Mercedes models with either automatic or manual transmissions. Please verify appearance of existing bushing prior to ordering. Also need 0009944160 clip. 2 per car.
</H5>
0009944160
)
Mercedes (OE)
Shift Linkage; Retaining Clip for Mechanical Linkages
As needed to secure ends of linkage.
